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    Chemotherapy-Induced Alopecia by Docetaxel: Prevalence, Treatment, and Prevention

    September 2024 in “ Current Oncology ”
    Aleymi M. Perez, Nicole I. Haberland, Mariya Miteva, Tongyu C. Wikramanayake
    Studysummary This review discusses the common occurrence of docetaxel-induced hair loss in cancer patients, including permanent cases, and highlights current and experimental strategies like scalp cooling, minoxidil, and new clinical trials for managing and preventing this side effect.
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